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(Message started by: nice_1 on Oct 11^th, 2008, 2:10pm)

Title: 24v electrical gremlins
Post by nice_1 on Oct 11^th, 2008, 2:10pm

I would appreciate anyones thoughts on the following. I have noticed over the last couple of days when it turn the ign. off i have a couple of warning lights oil,abs. dimly lit. I noticed this happening a few weeks ago, but the problem seemed to disappear. Its re occured again causing a flat battery this morning.

Something which may be coincidental or connected to this problem is the sunroof now refuses to work. A couple of people have mentioned it could be the battery problem or the alternator back feeding.... :-/

anyone got any thoughts

Title: Re: 24v electrical gremlins
Post by scorpio_man on Oct 11^th, 2008, 2:38pm

hi there

sounds more like a fuse box issue.

check them to see if they're all dry, etc.

hth

Title: Re: 24v electrical gremlins
Post by Simmo on Oct 11^th, 2008, 2:44pm

The alternator has been suspect for this type of problem in the past. :)

Title: Re: 24v electrical gremlins
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Oct 11^th, 2008, 10:33pm

Have to agree with Simmo - sounds like a failing alternator.
Battery going flat points to alternator not charging or pushing out only a low charge, glowing lights points to alternator rectifier pack failing.

Just my 2 cents but sounds very similar to a problem I had on a car a while back.

Title: Re: 24v electrical gremlins
Post by nice_1 on Oct 12^th, 2008, 1:59pm

Thanks for your thoughts, I'll check out the fuse box, If no joy then its a new alternator I guess??

Title: Re: 24v electrical gremlins
Post by workshopboy on Oct 12^th, 2008, 9:22pm

Hi
Had the same problem last week on my 16v ultima
It was the fuse box next to the battery full of water even though I have a battery tray fitted. Bought one from the breakers and fitted it. Sorted all my problems out.
Andy